Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
Guide to the James B. Russell Papers 1936-1983
Cage.904
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
- Creator
- Russell, James B. (James Burton), 1918-1983
- Title
- James B. Russell papers
- ID
- Cage.904
- Date [inclusive]
- 1936-1983
- Extent
- 0.25 linear feet, 1 box.
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- This collection consists of papers related to James Russell and his work as a metallurgist during World War II and afterwards.
Preferred Citation
[item description]; James B. Russell Papers, 1936-1983; Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries; Pullman, WA.
Biography/History
James Burton Russell (1918-1983) was born in Tacoma, Washington and graduated from Stadium High School before attending Washington State College. After graduating, Russell served in the United States Navy from 1941 to 1946 where he worked for the Naval Research Laboratory. His work eventually led to a patent which is included in this collection. Following the war, Russell moved to Davenport, Iowa where he lived and worked until his death in 1983.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of papers related to James Russell's life and his work for the United States Navy and afterwards. It includes reports authored by Russell as well as personal papers (military records, marriage license, and other documents).
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries 07-02-2018
http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open and available for research use.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Acquisition Information
Florence Moyer of St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Tacoma, WA) came into the possession of these papers following Russell's death in 1983, and donated them to the Washington State University Libraries in 1999 (MS.1999.42).
Processing Information
James Feller processed this collection in 2018.
Names and Subjects
Subject(s)
- Science
Detailed Description of Collection
| box | folder | |||
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Vital records documents. 1918-1983 |
1 | 1 | ||
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High school and college diplomas. 1936-1942 |
1 | 2 | ||
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Awards and commendations 1946-1983 |
1 | 3 | ||
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Reports authored by James Russell, and patent. 1946-1959 |
1 | 4 | ||
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Unidentified photographs. circa 1920s |
1 | 5 | ||
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Scrapbook: contents (housed separately from cover). undated |
1 | 6 | ||
|
Scrapbook: cover (aluminum sheet metal). undated |
1 | 7 | ||